Training Programs & Community Development

Training programs and community development efforts have a bright future at Career Path Services. Over the past couple of years, we have quietly been laying the foundation for a new sector of our organization that could serve all programs, in any location, in a meaningful way through occupational training, life skills, community development, and fundraising. Let’s take a second to introduce you to our programs and team members.

GPS (Growing Personal Skills)

• GPS is a life skills program that we offer to WorkFirst participants who are receiving TANF benefits in Eastern, Central, and Northwestern Washington. Our program is a 16-week/session group discussion where the cultivation of real-life essentials is talked about and highlighted while resources are shared by members of the group. This program highlights the individual as the expert and prioritizes individual goal setting/development.

Want to learn more?

• Contact our Certified Life Coach/GPS Instructor – Phil York (philipyork@careerpathservices.org).

Commerce Life Skills and Job Training

• Career Path Services has been leading the way in Life Skills and Job Training efforts in the Commerce Program for a number of years. We have prioritized quality of service in both virtual and in-person classes throughout Washington State. We create a customized plan for job seekers to develop both the hard and soft skills needed to be successful as they enter the next phase of their careers.

Want to learn more?

• Contact Job Readiness Coach – Rita Barrow (rbarrow@careerpathservices.org)

Dignified Work

• Career Path Services is a finalist in the national XPRIZE competition with our solution, Dignified Work. Dignified Work is a rapid training program that engages job seekers in a virtual platform to share the power of their stories and to develop the needed occupational skills to be successful in the fields of Health/Human Services, Medical Secretary, Construction, and Community Health Worker.

Want to learn more?

• Contact Community Coordinator – Bryan Hearne (bryan@dignifiedwork.org)

Bankwork$ and CareerWork$ Medical

• Bankwork$ and CareerWorks$ Medical are 8-week occupational training programs in Pierce and King County. Job seekers are taken through a 20-hour-per-week hybrid training to develop successful skills in either the banking or the medical field. This program has proven successful throughout the United States, with nearly 70% of graduates landing a job in the field of their training. Learn more at: www.careerworks.org

Want to learn more?

• Bankwork$ Instructor –Shelley McHugh (smchugh@careerpathservices.org)

• CareerWork$ Medical Instructor – Lise Niggemyer (lniggemyer@careerpathservices.org)

BFET

• Career Path Services serves individuals who are receiving food benefits with occupational and life skills training through our BFET (Basic Food Education and Training) program. Individuals are enrolled to receive training, job placement assistance, and retention services for long-term success. Our BFET program is able to service individuals in King, Pierce, Thurston, Snohomish, and Spokane County.

Want to learn more?

• BFET Navigator – Sara Sheldon (ssheldon@careerpathservices.org) or Susan Goodwin (sgoodwin@careerpathservices.org)

Grants and Development

• Recently we have invested in developing new funding and business opportunities by hiring a Partnership and Development Coordinator. This effort is not limited to a single program or service area. If you are interested in developing new partnerships, funding opportunities, or grant responses, this is for you!

Want to learn more?

• Contact Partnership and Development Coordinator – Natasha Moni (nmoni@careerpathservices.org)

Our long-term hope is that our training team and serve all programs that have a need for these types of services. Please reach out if you want to learn more or connect to these opportunities.